Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Louisiana Legal Representation for 30+ Years
Capitelli & Wicker has been dedicated to providing top-tier legal representation in Louisiana for over three decades. Our firm specializes in handling complex cases involving medical malpractice, criminal defense, personal injury, and professional representation. Our team includes former state and federal prosecutors, attorneys with medical-legal expertise, and former medical professionals who offer unique insights into case-building strategies. We distinguish ourselves by thoroughly understanding both sides of every case to identify critical details others may overlook.Our approach combines meticulous courtroom preparation with a commitment to achieving favorable settlements whenever possible. For over 30 years, we have stood up to powerful entities, leveraging dual perspectives to develop strong, strategic cases tailored to our clients' needs. Our reputation is built on trust, experience, and a relentless dedication to client advocacy. We treat every client with the care and respect we would expect for ourselves, ensuring personalized attention and transparent communication throughout the legal process.
Services
Medical Malpractice
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Professional Representation
White Collar Defense
Brain Injury Cases
Burn Injury Claims
Spinal Injury Representation
Product Liability
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience serving Louisiana clients.
- Our team includes former state and federal prosecutors.
- We employ attorneys trained in medical-legal issues.
- We provide dual insights from former medical professionals.
- We strategize for court while pursuing favorable settlements.
Services
Medical Malpractice
We specialize in representing clients harmed by medical negligence, including cases involving misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and prescription mistakes. Our team includes attorneys with medical-legal training who understand how healthcare providers defend claims. With decades of experience, we build robust cases to secure compensation for victims while balancing settlement opportunities with courtroom readiness.
Criminal Defense
Our firm defends individuals and professionals against criminal charges, including white-collar crimes and complex federal cases. Former prosecutors on our team provide strategic insights into how the prosecution builds cases. We leverage this expertise to challenge evidence, protect rights, and mitigate consequences for clients facing charges that threaten their freedom and careers.
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured due to negligence, including brain injuries, burn injuries, and spinal trauma cases. Our attorneys understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll accidents inflict. By combining legal expertise with medical knowledge, we pursue maximum compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain while navigating insurance negotiations on behalf of victims.
Professional Representation
Our services include defending healthcare professionals and license holders facing disciplinary actions or fraud allegations. With attorneys trained in medical-legal issues, we protect reputations and livelihoods through strategic defense strategies. We work to resolve cases efficiently while preparing for potential hearings to safeguard clients' professional futures.
White Collar Defense
We defend businesses and executives in healthcare fraud and financial investigations. Our team includes former prosecutors who anticipate government strategies in these complex cases. We focus on minimizing legal risks while developing evidence-based defenses that address accusations of regulatory violations or financial misconduct.
People
Ralph Capitelli
Attorney
With decades of legal experience in Louisiana, Ralph Capitelli focuses on medical malpractice and personal injury cases, bringing extensive courtroom advocacy skills to client representation.
Carey Wicker
Attorney
Carey Wicker specializes in criminal defense and white-collar cases, leveraging former prosecutorial experience to develop strategic defenses that protect clients' rights and reputations.
Brian J. Capitelli
Attorney
Brian J. Capitelli focuses on personal injury litigation, representing clients in complex cases involving catastrophic injuries while combining legal expertise with community-focused advocacy.
T.C. Wicker IV
Attorney
T.C. Wicker IV specializes in medical malpractice claims, utilizing medical-legal insights to challenge healthcare provider defenses and secure compensation for injured clients.
Vincent Odom
Attorney
Vincent Odom focuses on professional license defense, protecting healthcare providers and licensed professionals against disciplinary actions through strategic legal representation.
Questions
What areas of law does Capitelli & Wicker specialize in?
We focus on medical malpractice, criminal defense, personal injury claims, professional license defense, and white-collar criminal cases in Louisiana.
How long has Capitelli & Wicker been practicing law in Louisiana?
Our firm has provided legal representation across Louisiana for over 30 years, with experience dating back to 1995.
What makes Capitelli & Wicker different from other law firms?
Our team includes former prosecutors and medical professionals who provide unique insights into case-building strategies for both plaintiffs and defendants.
Do you offer consultations for potential clients?
Yes, we offer initial consultations to discuss your case. Contact us by phone or through our website to schedule an appointment.
Which cities in Louisiana does your firm serve?
We serve clients in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Shreveport, Lake Charles, and surrounding areas throughout Louisiana.
How does your firm approach case preparation?
We prepare every case as if it will go to trial while actively pursuing negotiated settlements to achieve favorable outcomes efficiently.
